It’s been over a hundred years since the period of The Roaring 20’s. Yet, the music and the vibe is still with us, in television shows and current culture, with the plethora of Gatsby and Prohibition Ball parties all across the country.

The Swing Era of the 30’s and 40’s will forever be defined by the sound of the big bands. It was their heyday, and in that time period, a cannon of timeless standards were created. If you’re looking for a truly authentic big band sound for your event, The Craig Gildner Big Band can fit the bill.

Established in 2000 at the height of the swing dance craze, Craig Gildner and The Blue Sky 5 has been rolling though the years since then with classic small group ensemble jazz that evokes the great groups of the 30’s, 40’s and 50’s.

In early 2017, bandleader Craig Gildner got a request to put together a small ensemble playing the music of Count Basie for the memorial service of an Army general, held at Ft. McNair. Count Basie, and only Count Basie.